Banquet With The King: Examples of Faith in Action

Friday, September 19, 2025

Examples of Faith in Action

Don't you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: "Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith." He was even called the friend of God. So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. James 2:21-26

Abraham and Rahab. Both in the line of Jesus’ ancestry. Both faithful to God and to His plan. They didn’t say “No” but they did just what God wanted them to do. To go and to serve. Actions speak louder than words. They were faithful by their actions. That is faith in action.

Are we faithful by our actions? Do we do things for the Lord…like serving Him with something at church—leading a Bible Study or taking a meal to a hurting family. I sometimes have good intentions, but I talk myself out of it by saying that food isn’t good enough…too spicy…or not enough. Well, I need to take it anyway! “Get thee behind me, Satan.” I think that it is he deterring my good works at some point. What keeps you from applying your faith into action? Maybe we need to keep our focus on the Lord and ask ourselves…What would Jesus do? He didn’t have a home with a kitchen to cook food—but He fed 5,000 men and their families. Compassion. Generosity. Can we do any less?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, help me to see needs in my neighborhood, my church, and my community. Than give me the wisdom, knowledge and courage to assist in meeting those needs. You are faithful—may I be found faithful, too. You’ve given me resources to support others—Thank you.

Meditate. Consider God’s words involving faith and actions.

Verse of Salvation ~ Riches won't help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. Proverbs 11:4

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Celebrate the day! Go out for a meal at your favorite restaurant. My hubby has found a new favorite sushi place in West Richland, Washington. Aki Sushi. Great fresh fish—so it is tasty to him. I don’t do raw fish—but they’ve plenty of options on their menu.

This is Chef's Choice! Will we have fish in heaven?